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IBM 42H3296 1 x Port RJ-45 PCI 16/4 Token Ring Network Adapter
- 1 x RJ-45 Port
- Token Ring Network Adapter
- Supports 16 Mbps and 4 Mbps speeds
- PCI Bus Interface
- Designed for IBM systems
- Legacy network technology
- Used for connecting workstations or servers to a Token Ring network
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Product Overview
The IBM 42H3296 is a PCI network adapter designed for Token Ring networks. It features one RJ-45 port and operates at 16/4 Mbps, providing connectivity for IBM systems within a Token Ring topology. This adapter is suitable for legacy network environments requiring Token Ring connectivity.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Network Adapter |
| Network Technology | Token Ring |
| Port Type | 1 x RJ-45 |
Additional Specifications
| Data Transfer Rate | 16/4 Mbps |
| Bus Interface | PCI |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
Product Description
The IBM 42H3296 is a legacy network interface card (NIC) specifically designed for Token Ring network environments. Token Ring was a popular local area networking technology developed by IBM, characterized by its token-passing access method. This adapter allows a computer system to connect to a Token Ring network, enabling communication between devices on that network. This particular adapter features a single RJ-45 connector, which is the standard physical interface for Ethernet networks but was also adopted for Token Ring implementations using specific cabling (like UTP - Unshielded Twisted Pair). It supports dual data rates, operating at both 16 Mbps and 4 Mbps, allowing for flexibility in network configurations and compatibility with different network speeds. The card utilizes the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus, a standard expansion bus interface prevalent in computers during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Given that Token Ring is largely obsolete in favor of Ethernet, the IBM 42H3296 is primarily found in older systems or specialized environments where Token Ring infrastructure might still be in place. Its purpose is to provide network connectivity for workstations, servers, or other network devices within such a legacy network setup, facilitating data exchange according to the Token Ring protocol.